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Food Contact Declaration in France

A practical guide to Food Contact Declaration for food contact sold in France: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Food contact materials must be accompanied by a declaration that they meet the local safety rules; Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in France

Authority

DGCCRF

Legal basis

French Consumer Code; EU 1935/2004

Local representative

The importer is normally responsible for compliance

Timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks

Cost

Migration testing is the main cost

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, recall, and fines

Who needs this

Food contact materials must be accompanied by a declaration that they meet the local safety rules
Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in France

Documents you need

Declaration of compliance
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

Compliance checklist

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Declaration of compliance
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

How to comply

Issue the declaration for each material
Confirm the material is in scope of food contact rules
Review composition against the positive list
Test migration where required

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Food Contact Declaration — France
Product category: Food Contact
Authority: DGCCRF
Legal basis: French Consumer Code; EU 1935/2004

Documents we already have:
  1. Declaration of compliance
  2. Food contact declaration of compliance
  3. Migration test reports
  4. Material composition and supplier declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Food Contact Declaration in France?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

Migration testing is the main cost.

Common rejection reasons

No declaration with the shipment
No declaration of compliance
Migration limits exceeded
Non-authorised substance in the formulation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

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FAQ

Who needs Food Contact Declaration in France?

Food contact materials must be accompanied by a declaration that they meet the local safety rules Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in France.

What documents are required for Food Contact Declaration?

Declaration of compliance; Food contact declaration of compliance; Migration test reports; and material composition and supplier declarations.

What is the first step for Food Contact Declaration?

Issue the declaration for each material. Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How long does Food Contact Declaration take?

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How much does Food Contact Declaration cost?

Migration testing is the main cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Withdrawal, recall, and fines.

Who regulates Food Contact Declaration in France?

DGCCRF.